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The reliability of the phone system is a huge part of dental practice success. While many patients are able to schedule online or via text message, phones remain the most popular way to communicate with patients and their family members. If calls aren't being answered consistently enough or conversations don't flow smoothly, patient concerns can fall through the cracks leaving gaps in the schedule, unanswered questions, and missed opportunities to provide care. Today, Dr. John and Wendy are joined by Richard May of Mango to talk about how dental teams can make big improvements to their phone processes and better connect with patients. With some tech assistance, managing the phones becomes much easier and practices can prevent the frustration many patients experience when trying to get a hold of their dental office. For more information about Mango, visit: https://get.mangovoice.com/tti 

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The Ted Dabney Experience is a podcast project by Richard May, Paul Drury (Retro Gamer magazine) and Tony Temple (author of Missile Commander - A Journey to The Top of an Arcade Classic). We host in-depth conversations with the creative leading lights and supporting cast from the Golden Age of coin-op Video Arcade gaming.

VOIP Phones. What the heck is VOIP? Not the most SEXIEST topic to discuss on a podcast... but Michael Dinsio and Richard May have a good time. They discuss IN DETAIL all the things that go into consideration when setting up a phone system in your dental practice. Mango Voice is a preferred partner with Next Leve Consultants and have developed a SWEET DEAL for all of our clients/listeners. https://get.mangovoice.com/nextlevelconsultants Michael worked out a PROMO to get docs, FREE PHONES, and phone lines to get started in your dental practice. 0:00 Intro 3:00 Mango Voice PROMO offer 4:20 What is Mango? 7:45 Setting Up Your Phone System 9:06 When You Should Set Up Phones 11:55 Start Marketing w/ New Number 13:38 When to Get The Office Phones 15:25 Receive Calls On Mango App 19:38 Online Call Management Portal 21:26 3rd Party Call Services 25:24 Tracking Calls - Call Data 28:25 Uptime and Service Reliability 34:05 Add-On Features & Benefits 35:59 Practice Management Software Sync 38:14 Text Messaging 41:40 Pitfalls w/ Other Phone Providers SHOW HOST: As always, Michael Dinsio, your host, is available to you as a dental practice start-up consultant. You can reach Michael at: https://www.nxlevelconsultants.com/start-up-practice-consulting.html You can learn more about what he does by scheduling a One-on-One call as well: https://calendly.com/nxlevelconsultants-michael/30-minute-new-client #dentalstartup #dentalpodcast #startupunscripted #dentalconsultant #dentalcoach Intro Music: Do The Math: by SLPSTRM from Artlist https://artlist.io/artist/503/slpstrm

May 24, 2024 - DPS 61 FFA students Callie Hovis, Jerome Fyke and Alex Richard joined Byers & Co to talk about their paths to the Andreas Ag Academy, projects they are working on, the new ag building, and their summer plans. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard May, my partner for over 10 years, was the first conversation I had for Queer Words Podcast. He has hosted several reading series in and around San Francisco.

Join Brad and Rich May 30-June 1: https://richarddolan.com/events-calendar/rich-speak/    Richard is a seven-figure earning coach, mentor, author, and speaker. He produces thought leadership on the conditions for optimizing human performance derived from research areas such as performance psychology, neuroscience, happiness economics and investor resilience and applies it to human beings obsessed with results such as entrepreneurs, workplace leaders, global brands and investors. He has applied ‘performance-based thinking' to over twelve publications on subjects such as wealth, branding, business, leadership, personal and professional success, life and motivation.   In this episode, Brad and Richard discuss that they have created something where you can level up. If you want to level up, polish up, and grow then don't miss this opportunity.   Join Brad and Richard May 30-June 1 https://richarddolan.com/events-calendar/rich-speak/    Bombs: Own the room   Follow Rich @Richard.Dolan     Brad and Rich in Vegas May 30-June 1: https://richarddolan.com/events-calendar/rich-speak/  Watch the full video episode on Brad's Rumble here: https://rumble.com/c/c-2544182  Watch the full video episode on Brad's Youtube Here: https://bradlea.tv     

In this rerelease episode on the anniversary of her death, we discuss the heartbreaking murder of Dorothy Stratten. Dorothy's beauty and charm caught the attention of Hugh Hefner, who brought her to the Playboy Mansion and named her Playmate of the Year in 1980.It seemed like the 1980's we're going to be the decade of Dorothy into her success was quickly marred by her tumultuous relationship with her estranged husband, Paul Snider, who became increasingly possessive and abusive.Despite her fear and hesitation, Dorothy found the strength to leave Snider and pursue her dreams in Hollywood. But Snider's obsession with Dorothy ultimately led him to commit a horrific act of violence.Immortalized in the film Star 80.Today, we not only remember Dorothy's tragic death, but also celebrate her bravery in leaving an abusive relationship and following her passions. Join us as we try to gain a broader understanding of the murder of Dorothy Stratten, a woman whose life and death continue to captivate and inspire.Sources:Bogdanovich, Peter (1984). The Killing of the Unicorn: Dorothy Stratten 1960-1980. New York, NY: William Morrow and Company.Carpenter, Teresa (November 5, 1980, The Death of a Playmate Star 80, Bob Fosse The Death of a Playmate20/20, ABCNashawaty, Chris (August 12, 1994). "The Centerfold Murder: Playmate Dorothy Stratten is found murdered". Entertainment Weekly.Rhodes, Richard (May 1981). "Dorothy Stratten: Her Story". Playboy. Vol. 28, no. 5Scott, Vernon (August 20, 1984). "Scott's World: Hefner fires broadside at Bogdanovich over book"This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5803223/advertisement

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Richard May on his book Addressing Moral Confusion (July 18, 2023)Addressing Moral Confusion | En Route Books and Media

In this episode, we'll discuss the heartbreaking murder of Dorothy Stratten. Dorothy's beauty and charm caught the attention of Hugh Hefner, who brought her to the Playboy Mansion and named her Playmate of the Year in 1980. It seemed like the 1980's we're going to be the decade of Dorothy into her success was quickly marred by her tumultuous relationship with her estranged husband, Paul Snider, who became increasingly possessive and abusive. Despite her fear and hesitation, Dorothy found the strength to leave Snider and pursue her dreams in Hollywood. But Snider's obsession with Dorothy ultimately led him to commit a horrific act of violence. Immortalized in the film Star 80, Today, we not only remember Dorothy's tragic death, but also celebrate her bravery in leaving an abusive relationship and following her passions. Join us as we try to gain a broader understanding of the murder of Dorothy Stratten, a woman whose life and death continue to captivate and inspire. Sources: Bogdanovich, Peter (1984). The Killing of the Unicorn: Dorothy Stratten 1960-1980. New York, NY: William Morrow and Company. Carpenter, Teresa (November 5, 1980, The Death of a Playmate Star 80, Bob Fosse The Death of a Playmate 20/20, ABC Nashawaty, Chris (August 12, 1994). "The Centerfold Murder: Playmate Dorothy Stratten is found murdered". Entertainment Weekly. Rhodes, Richard (May 1981). "Dorothy Stratten: Her Story". Playboy. Vol. 28, no. 5 Scott, Vernon (August 20, 1984). "Scott's World: Hefner fires broadside at Bogdanovich over book" Effron, Laura The horrific Murder of a Playboy Playmate on the Verge of Hollywood Stardom. ABC News . (October 17, 2019). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/broadsnextdoor/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/broadsnextdoor/supportThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5803223/advertisement

Today we welcome Richard May of Mango Voice to the podcast. Hear him talk about how your technology (or lack thereof) could be hurting your practice and how an upgrade could be just what you need to gain and keep new patients. Are you afraid to try something new? It could be saving you time, money, and energy you could be investing elsewhere in your practice. Tune in to this week's episode to hear:How to get over the fear of trying something newThe importance of switching from a landline to VoIPHow to make the most of your money by investing in data…and so much more!Want to learn more about Mango Voice? Check out their website and social media for more info. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mangovoiceInstagram: @mango.voiceWebsite: www.mangovoice.comGet a $50 gift card when you see a demo of DI: get.dentalintel.net/podcast

The Ted Dabney Experience is a podcast project by Richard May, Paul Drury (Retro Gamer magazine) and Tony Temple (author of Missile Commander). We host long-form conversations with the leading lights and supporting cast from the Golden Age of coin-op video arcade gaming. Our guests have included Evelyn Seto (graphic designer at Atari, Inc., alongside George Opperman), Warren Davis (Q*Bert), Jeff Lee (Q*Bert, Mad Planets), Mike Hally (Star Wars, Akka Arrh), Ed Logg (Asteroids, Centipede), Owen Rubin (Space Duel, Major Havoc), Carol Kantor (the industry's very first market researcher), Doug Wismer (Canadian monitor manufacturer Electrohome), Kevin Hayes (former MD of Atari Ireland), Walter Day (founder of the world-famous Twin Galaxies arcade), John Newcomer (Joust, Sinistar) and many more. The podcast is produced and edited by Richard May with a bespoke sound suite by Ghost of Wood.

Effective communication in the dental practice will help you have a better connection with your potential patients and result in a more successful dental practice. In this episode, Richard May joins Dr. Eric Block to discuss how Mango helps dentists connect better with their patients by improving the communication aspect of the dental practice!

Mango Voice | The best VoIP phones for small business with top software integrations & in-house customer support.Click here for Mango Voice's completely FREE startup package!If you are not a startup, mention the name of this podcast for 2 FREE phones and 2 FREE months of service!‍‍Guest: Richard MayBusiness Name: Mango VoiceCheck out Richard's Media:‍Facebook ProfilePhone Number: 435-359-2800‍Host: Michael Arias‍Website: The Dental Marketer Join my newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/‍Join this podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer Society‍‍‍Mango Voice Offers for Startups:Discounted pricing for the first 2 years.2 free phones and 2 months of free service.Travis Campbell's book: Understanding Dental Insurance.The web phone mobile app.A business number that you can keep even if you switch!‍Click here for Mango Voice's completely FREE startup package!Please don't forget to share with us on Instagram when you are listening to the podcast AND if you are really wanting to show us love, then please leave a 5 star review on iTunes! [Click here to leave a review on iTunes]‍

The Ted Dabney Experience is a podcast project by Richard May, Paul Drury (Retro Gamer magazine) and Tony Temple (author of Missile Commander - A Journey to The Top of an Arcade Classic). We host intimate conversations with the leading lights and supporting cast from the Golden Age of coin-op Video Arcade gaming. Our guests have included Warren Davis and Jeff Lee (Q*Bert), Mike Hally (Star Wars), Ed Logg (Asteroids, Centipede), Jamie Fenton (Gorf), Owen Rubin (Space Duel, Major Havoc), Carol Kantor (the industry's very first market researcher), Doug Wismer (Canadian monitor manufacturer Electrohome), Kevin Hayes (former MD of Atari Ireland) and many more.

Today's Topics: 1) Finding the Fallacy: Etymological Fallacy Meet the Early Church Fathers: Augustine of Hippo 2, 3, 4) Interview

Conversations with Golden Age video arcade greats. A podcast project by Richard May, Tony Temple (The Arcade Blogger) and Paul Drury (Retro Gamer magazine).

Today's Topics: 1) Finding the Fallacy: Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc Meet the Early Church Fathers: Zacharias of Mitylene 2, 3, 4) Interview

Catholic evangelist Richard May, a friend of Fr. Edward Looney's from the Mariological Society of America, suggests praying the Mysteries of St. Joseph, five biblical mysteries related to St. Joseph. Learn more in today's episode of Cup of St. Joe. Download the rosary guide here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bsc21MWvDaGaKKynuW6i6iuATH-irsFZ/view?usp=sharing

Today's Topics: 1) Finding the Fallacy: Equivocation Meet the Early Church Fathers: Ignatius of Antioch 2, 3, 4) Interview

Today's Topics: 1) Finding the Fallacy: Begging the Question Meet the Early Church Fathers: Clement of Rome 2, 3, 4) Interview

Kicking off our podcasts for 2021, we are joined by Richard May from the data driven creative technology company Spirable. He takes us through the benefits of Spirable and how embracing the relationship between data and creative has led to meaningful impact on consumer engament. Next we have the founder of SNK Studios Seb Juviler, who tells us how they adapted during the pandemic. What the key focuses were during 2020 that set them apart from other studios and what their plans are for this year. Lastly we speak to Adam Collins, the former Director of Global Advertising at Nike and who has reinvented himself as a Success Coach. Firstly he takes us through his time at Nike and some of the innovations that they follow to keep up with the ever-changing landscape. Then he talks to us about the challenges his clients have in his role as a coach, most notably during lockdown, working from home and preparing mentally for career changes

Today's Topics: 1) Finding the Fallacy: Equivocation Fallacy Meet the Early Church Fathers: Ignatius of Antioch 2, 3, 4) Interview

Today's Topics: 1) Finding the Fallacy: (propaganda) Glittering Generalities Meet the Early Church Fathers: Cyril of Alexandria 2, 3, 4) Interview

Brenda talks with Richard May about st. Kateri Tekakwitha and Native American Communities. The post Morning Blend Guest: Richard May, St. Kateri Tekakwitha appeared first on Mater Dei Radio.

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Iberia Parish President Larry Richard on the latest Covid-19 news for Iberia Parish which included a spike in reported deaths of Iberia residents.

The UK's track and trace app, which was due to launch around now, appears to be being delayed. It's supposed to form a major part of the country's fight back against coronavirus, by alerting people who have come into contact with someone infected by Covid-19. But following trials on the Isle of Wight, the government now says it could be "several weeks" away from being rolled out nationwide. We speak to Isle of Wight resident Richard May who is one of those who have been using the app, and ask what experience he's had with it. Professor Erin Bromage's advice on how to survive the coronavirus pandemic at the start of lockdown was read by 13 million people in a week. As countries all over the world now begin easing restrictions, he gives the podcast his advice on how to minimise risk in the workplace and classrooms. Why do people need to avoid shouting in the office, and should schools really ban singing at end of year concerts? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Iberia Parish President Larry Richard on the latest Covid-19 news for Iberia Parish which included a spike in reported deaths of Iberia residents.

Iberia Parish President Larry Richard on the latest Covid-19 news for Iberia Parish.

The gang reviews the 2009 film Up! We discuss loss, love, what this film does right, and the depths at which this film goes into in regards to mourning. We also talk about other random movies towards the end, but I'll treat that as something of a post credit scene.  Ratings: Ash 10, Max 10, Ben 10, Mom 10, Dad 10. Avg: 10/10 (New High Score)  Sources:  Docter, Pete, director. Up . Liu, Ed (February 8, 2009). "NYCC 2009: Spending Time with Disney/Pixar's "Up" (and, Disney's "Surrogates")". Toon Zone. Retrieved February 8, 2009. "News Etc". Empire. February 2009. pp. 12–15. "PETE DOCTER - In Conversation With... - TIFF 2015". TIFF Originals. June 19, 2015 – via YouTube. Catmull, Ed; Wallace, Amy (April 8, 2014). Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration. Random House. pp. 148–50. ISBN 978-0812993011. Our tenth movie, Up.  "Up Producer/Director". Moviehole. February 12, 2009. Retrieved February 12, 2009. "Q&A: Pete Docter". The Hollywood Reporter. May 12, 2009. Retrieved October 1, 2015. Horn, John (May 10, 2009). "'Up' is Pixar at its most ambitious". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 10, 2009. Katey Rich (February 8, 2009). "NYCC: Interview With Pete Docter And Jonas Rivera". Cinema Blend. Retrieved February 9, 2009. Barbara Robertson (May–June 2009). "Pixar's Up; The new animated film is brimming with dogs". Archived from the original on February 4, 2013. Retrieved July 2, 2012. Horn, John (May 10, 2009). "'Up' is Pixar at its most ambitious". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 10, 2009. Davis, Erik (February 7, 2009). "Cinematical Previews Pixar's 'Up'". Cinematical. Retrieved February 7, 2009. Gibron, Bill (November 10, 2009). "Adventure is "Up" There: A Talk with Pixar's Pete Docter and Bob Peterson". PopMatters. Retrieved August 2, 2011. "Production notes". Official site. Retrieved May 13, 2009. Barnes, Brooks (April 5, 2009). "Pixar's Art Leaves Profit Watchers Edgy". The New York Times. Retrieved April 6, 2009. Edelstein, David (May 24, 2009). "Multidimensional". New York. In search of a merit badge for assisting the elderly, Russell (voiced by Jordan Nagai), a roly-poly Asian-American wilderness explorer, gets caught on the porch when the house lifts off, then irritates the old man with his chatter Corliss, Richard (May 28, 2009). "Up, Up and Away: Another New High for Pixar". Time. Retrieved November 22, 2013. "Production notes". Official site. Retrieved May 13, 2009.  O'Brien, Jon. "Up [Original Score]". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved February 14, 2011. "Nominees & Winners for the 82nd Academy Awards". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Archived from the original on April 19, 2010. Retrieved August 20, 2011. "Nominees". Grammy Awards. National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Retrieved August 20, 2011. "Golden Globes 2010 winners: 'Avatar' wins best picture, drama". Entertainment Weekly. January 17, 2010. Retrieved August 20, 2011. "BAFTA Winners 2010". British Academy Film Awards. British Academy of Film and Television Arts. January 21, 2010. Archived from the original on April 5, 2012. Retrieved August 20, 2011. "Up Cluster Balloon Tour". Pixar Planet. April 23, 2009. Retrieved April 25, 2009. Ronnie del Carmen (March 15, 2009). "UP: My name is Dug". Ronnie del Carmen. Archived from the original on March 23, 2009. Retrieved March 16, 2009. Barnes, Brooks (April 5, 2009). "Pixar's Art Leaves Profit Watchers Edgy". The New York Times. Retrieved April 6, 2009. "Pixar grants girl's dying wish to see 'Up'". ocregister. June 18, 2009. Retrieved February 1, 2015. Yelhsa (March 15, 2009). "Pixar Upisodes". Teaser Trailer. Retrieved August 9, 2012. "Up (2009)". Box Office Mojo. Amazon.com. Retrieved August 20, 2016. Gray, Brandon (June 1, 2009). "Weekend Report: 'Up' Lifts Pixar to Tenth Smash". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved June 27, 2012. Narcisse, Evan (December 8, 2011). "Pixar Teams Up With Microsoft For Kinect Rush". Kotaku. Retrieved December 9, 2011. "Video Interview: Up Director Pete Docter and Producer Jonas Rivera". /Film. February 13, 2009. Archived from the original on December 9, 2012. Retrieved February 14, 2009. Leung, Julie (June 9, 2009). "Pixar's 'Up' Stars An Asian American Boy Scout". Mochi Magazine. Retrieved July 7, 2019. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himalayan_monal Lighten UP! Show before the screening of UP at the El Capitan    

Iberia Parish President Larry Richard on the latest Covid-19 news for Iberia Parish.

Iberia Parish President Larry Richard on the latest Covid-19 news for Iberia Parish.

After the sale of New Belgium Brewing was announced, Fifty By Fifty published "Last Call", a collection of views on the impact of New Belgium's sale on EO. In today's episode, Bret Keisling discusses posts included in Last Call by Corey Rosen and Michael Keeling, as well as an interview with Christopher Mackin and Richard May. Links to all the articles mentioned in this podcast, along with a full transcript of this episode, are available on our website: https://www.theesoppodcast.com/post/97-last-call-continued-a-further-discussion-on-eo-after-new-belgium

On this week’s ‘Saturday View’ show….With Liam Dumpleton New Offaly County Board Chairman Michael Duignan joins Liam ‘live’ in studio to discuss his plans for Offaly GAA and his vow to ‘unite’ the organisation in the Faithful County. There’ll also be comment and reaction to Michael Duignan’s election from Midlands 103 Sport’s Seamus Duke, Former Offaly football star Johnny Mooney and former Offaly Minor hurling coach John Leahy. Also on the show… Why Westmeath County Council is the worst local authority in the country when it comes to not publishing details of any political donations given to it’s councillors. Athlone based councillor Louise Heavin ‘live’ in studio to give her reaction. And memories of the late David Bellamy’s visits to the Midlands and his love of Clara bog and Boora. Former ‘Tullamore Tribune’ photographer Richard May will be ‘live’ in studio with his memories of meeting and photographing Bellamy during those visits.

In this episode, Hall welcomes Richard May of Invest in Texas Initiative. The Invest in Texas Initiative is a statewide non-profit industry trade association of economic development officials, attorneys, consultants, developers, business owners, and other related service providers. Their mission is to promote the Texas investment landscape internationally. Before Invest in Texas Initiative Richard has a long past representing industries through trade associations. After representing public companies on Wall St and finding the space to be very conservative, Richard now enjoys working with VC's and angels. He finds it is a much more dynamic and exciting area to work in.  

There are many causes for sainthood in the United States. One of them is for a Lakota Native American named Nicholas Black Elk. Richard May, a Catholic speaker, shares about his life and converses with Fr. Edward Looney about this holy catechist of the Lakota people. To learn more about Nicholas Black Elk: https://www.amazon.com/Nicholas-Black-Elk-Medicine-Missionary/dp/0806159677/ https://www.rapidcitydiocese.org/black-elk-cause/

Wayne Goodman in conversation with Richard May, co-host of the Perfectly Queer Readings series and a short-story author. His most recent book is "Inhuman Beings," a collection of erotic stories based on myths, monsters, and science-fiction.

SPRING has sprung. And it's brought along with it more glorious truck shows! We've just had the American truck Historical Society's annual bash at Echuca and the Deniliquin Truck show and there are heaps coming up. The Big Rigs Podcast host Kermie, who headed out to the Echuca show, said one of the best things about it was listening to the banter between the truckies. "Legends in their own lunchtime" is often their description of each other as tales of life on the road get bandied about, he said. He spoke to Steve Braggs and Richard May at the show, as they reminisced about their past. But that's not all we have for you this episode. Editor James Graham is back with the news and was at the recent Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Victoria's annual conference in Bendigo, where he listened to National Heavy Vehicle Regulators chief executive officer Sal Petroccitto reflect on the changes he's seen in his four-and-a-half years as top dog.

Hosts Jessica Strauss and Peter Newman provide a national seasonal update in this podcast. With dry conditions affecting many parts of Australia, we check in with agronomists Richard May from the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, Andrew Somervaille from the Northern Region and Pete gives some insights into how to manage weeds which are moisture stressed and gives an overview of the season in WA. Music: bensound.com

**Today's host(s):** Scot Landry  **Today's guest(s):** Jim and Terry Orcutt, founders of My Brother's Keeper, and Jack Shaughnessy Sr. of Shaughnessy and Ahern Hauling and Rigging * [My Brother's Keeper](http://www.mybrotherskeeper.org/) * ["As it celebrates it's 20th year, My Brother's Keeper bids farewell to founders," by Vicki-Ann Downing, Brockton Enterprise (6/9/08)](http://www.wickedlocal.com/easton/news/x902824572/As-it-celebrates-its-20th-year-My-Brother-s-Keeper-bids-farewell-to-founders) * ["College students learn to give of selves," by Michael Quinlan, Patriot Ledger (12/11/99)](College students learn to give of selves) * ["The hard lives of the needy made easier," by Beverly Beckham, Boston Herald (9/11/98)](http://www.mybrotherskeeper.org/News_and_Press_Full_Stories.htm#needy) **Today's topics:** My Brother's Keeper, a volunteer ministry providing assistance in southeastern Massachusetts **Summary of today's show:** **1st segment:** Scot said the corporal works of mercy and the spiritual works of mercy are essential elements of our faith. He is inspired by ministries that integrate the corporal and spiritual works together. One such ministry is My Brother's Keeper in the Brockton and Easton area. Scot welcomed Jim and Terry Orcutt and Jack Shaughnessy to the show. Jack had asked Scot on our first show to have Jim and Terry on the show. Jack said it's an extraordinary all-volunteer ministry. Most of the volunteers are students at local Catholic high schools and colleges. Jack had read about a young woman at Stonehill College who was assigned to My Brother's Keeper as part of her social service requirement and she spent two weeks there. Part of My Brother's Keeper's ministry delivers household furniture to people who often have none at all. They give furniture that is secondhand but looks like new to people who are often living in small apartments in the poorer parts of Brockton and who are sleeping on the floors of their apartments because they can't afford anything more than rent. When they deliver the furniture, the people are often so very grateful, but Jim tells them, "Don't thank us. We're only the delivery people." They then give the recipients a small crucifix for their home. The young woman after spending two weeks there literally had her whole life turned around. Scot asked how the idea for My Brother's Keeper came about. Terry said she and Jim had lived a Cursillo retreat weekend in the late 80s and after that weekend, they saw a movie about a mom who lost her job and struggled to find a place to live and ended up having to give up her daughter to foster care. They were so touched by it that they wanted to do something. They saw the empty bedroom their grown son had just vacated and thought that this was all the woman needed. So they made a covenant with the Lord that they would do what He asked of them. Jim said the promise said to God that they wanted to bring their love and hope to people, but they didn't know what to do and they asked him to guide them. They had a desire and a willingness, but that isn't getting the job done without action. At the time they were both working in low-paying jobs in a rented house. They made up flyers on 8.5x11 paper with "We collect things for homeless people." They started to get calls from people who had material to donate and they would pick them up with their car and store them in their cellar. Their philosophy is that if you work for the Lord you should take your work seriously, but not yourself. They had to laugh at themselves because they eventually realized they had no one to give the material to, so they looked up homeless shelters and started making contacts in the area. He finally had someone tell him that she had an apartment but no furniture and that's how they started.  There's a danger of over-thinking things. Jim said he tells t heir college student volunteers that there's only three things that we need for God to do great things through us: A desire to serve God and people in his name; a willingness to prioritize that desire; and to act. The ministry has grown overtime and God has provided as they grew. When they started they had an '85 Cavalier with roof racks, their cellar, and Jim and Terry. God provided "sufficient unto their needs." In the past 23 years they've been in several locations, but now they're in a state-of-the-art, 15,000-square-foot, brand-new building built in 2002 with private funds adjacent to Stonehill College; a fleet of five trucks; a staff of 6; and 2,000 volunteers, 450 of whom are student volunteers. Most of the student volunteers come from private schools and upper-middle class and affluent homes.  One of Jim's own grandkids who just graduated high school has never seen the kind of conditions some of their recipients live in: peeling paint, cockroaches, garbage in the driveway, cramped triple-decker apartments. They spend a great deal of time with experiential learning. Sometimes the kids ask how the adults spend so much time on the students. Jim says its because this generation will be the leaders of society in 20 years and they want to be able to make the decisions about the poor from their experiences, not just academics or intellectual exercises. Terry said it's often devastating for the students to walk into some of these homes for the first time; to see them with not a single piece of furniture. They often talk about how their bedrooms at home are bigger than the whole apartment and how sad it is that the little kids are running around indoors in the winter with coats on because there is no heat and the ovens are open to keep them warm. They see how excited the kids get over a new bed or having a refrigerator full of food. The students get to know the people that are served and become friends with them. They realize that they are ordinary people just like them. Terry said there all types of people who call for help; battered women, men who've lost jobs. She had one woman who called and said they had nothing in their apartment. In talking with her, she heard that all they had was a small mattress on the floor. They itemized a list of all they would need. In the middle of the call, they got cut off and she never called Terry back. Terry got very concerned so they loaded up the truck with everything. The woman was overwhelmed that they came anyway. When Jim plugged in the fridge it didn't work and he apologized and said they would bring another, but the woman said she had been too embarrassed to tell them that she didn't have electricity. Jim asked her how she was eating. She said the man who lived upstairs would run a cord down the stairs and she borrowed a microwave and that's how she fed her children. So Jim and Terry called the electric company and arranged to have her bill taken care of. The woman called and said to Terry that the night before they came with her furniture, their electricity was disconnected and she took her girls out onto the porch and all they had to eat was an apple. She cut the apple in quarters, gave them all a piece, and taught them to sing Alleluia to the Lord. And when the truck came the next morning, she told the kids that the Lord heard their prayer. Scot said to Jack that we often think of poverty as something over in Africa or somewhere else. While Jack had a hard upbringing himself, was he shocked to see the depths of poverty we have in cities like Brockton? Jack said he is shocked and dismayed to see how close it is to us. Jack said he attended Boston College high School and there he learned how to become a man for others. It is mandatory today for all their students to get involved in ministries such as My Brother's Keeper. Jack said even towns that are considered to be affluent have dozens of deliveries from My Brother's Keeper. **2nd segment:** Scot said to Jim that he was moved earlier this week to read on their website their policies. * My Brother's Keeper shall have no prerequisites for service. No one seeking assistance shall be required to justify their need or provide any information, e.g., an income statement. * Each person that we have the privilege of serving will be presented a crucifix as a gift for their home, and the following message shall be conveyed: * "We're just the delivery people, this is the person who sent you the furniture." * If the crucifix is declined for a stated religious reason, e.g., "No thank you, I'm Jewish," our reply should be: "No problem ... whoever your God is ... that's who sent you the furniture." * All My Brother's Keeper vehicles shall be unmarked so as to protect the privacy and dignity of those whom we are given the privilege of serving. Jim said all of their policies emanated from situations that came about that they knew would come up again. The policies give them a consistent way of dealing with the situation. Jim said they aren't trained ministers and so these policies come from their experience in the mission. The mission of the organization is the reason why it exists. He said too often you see many organizations with long, involved mission statements that even the president of the organization would have trouble repeating to you. The mission has to be memorable such that everyone knows what it is. The mission of My Brother's Keeper emanates from Jim and Terry's promise to God: "My Brother's Keeper is a ministry of volunteers whose mission is to bring the love and hope of Jesus Christ to those it serves." It occurred to them to figure out who they should be serving, but it dawned on them that in all the Gospel miracles Jesus never once asked a question of the people before he healed or otherwise served them. So they resolved to do it like Jesus did. From that came the policy of no prerequisites for service; no questions asked. It's the most controversial policy for new volunteers. They get questions about whether people take advantage of that. Jim said there's no system that can't be circumvented. But that's the good news: Because of the mission. Keep your eye on the ball. They exist to bring love and hope of Jesus Christ to those they serve. Who needs their mission more than the guy who would sell a kitchen set for $25 to buy drugs? If the price of giving the guy a crucifix and telling him that God loves him is the cost of a cheap kitchen set that they never run out of, then that's a cheap price. Jesus said you don't send a doctor for well people, but for sick people. This becomes the policy people embrace the most and that they love. Jim is constantly inspired by the faith of the people he serves. He saw it growing up, watching his mother serving the elderly lady who lived downstairs from them who had nothing. Jim said they recently served a grandmother who was living in a furnished room. Her daughter had gone to prison for dealing drugs so she went to court to ask for custody of her two grandchildren. The judge said she had to get an apartment and she got one in a bad area. She contacted My Brother's Keeper and they outfitted her completely. When he gave her the crucifix and told her, "This is the person who sent you the furniture," she said to him, "Oh yes, he's always been very good to me." Jim thought about it all the way home. What would he be saying if he'd had to sleep on the floor for a month with his two grandchildren. He'd be asking God why he'd forsaken him. Three months later, Jim heard she'd moved to a new apartment and she need a full bed. Jim brought her the bed and while he was there a neighbor told him what had happened to the old bed. Tw months after the first delivery, a young girl with a new baby had moved from shelter into the apartment above her. The girl had nothing so the woman gave her the bed. Scot noted a brochure from My Brother's Keeper that says, "We carry furniture and food. We deliver hope." Some of the other policies of My Brother's Keeper are that they don't take any state of federal funding so they can continue to give people the crucifix as part of the ministry. They don't sell anything or take any money for services. "My Brother's Keeper shall not accumulate money beyond what is necessary to ensure its ability to meet the annual operating expenses of the ministry. All surplus funds must be spent promptly on goods and services for those we serve for Christ or as part of the tithing program. Each day of service at My Brother's Keeper shall begin and end in community prayer— i.e., intentions of those we serve as well as those we serve with, a stating of the mission, and the Our Father to help us remain focused on our mission and mindful of the privilege of service. All staff, volunteers, and visitors will be invited to participate." Terry remains going on a delivery to a single dad with three girls and he needed furniture. On the way to the delivery, they'd received a call from a guy who wanted to put signs on all the trucks to label who they are. They showed up to the house and all the neighborhood kids gathered round to see what was going on. While they were doing this delivery they realized it wasn't a good idea to put their name on the trucks because it would embarrass the kids for everyone to know they are receiving charity. Scot said to Jack that they receive donations of furniture, but it has to be in very good shape because this is a gift from Jesus. Jack said the reason is because they want to treat every person with dignity and love and respect. The furniture must look like new. **3rd segment:** Scot asked how they deliver food to the hungry and the Christmas program. Jim said they have basic services in addition to the furniture. They pick up furniture in about 35 towns and deliver in 25 of them. They deliver the food mainly in the greater Brockton area. They do about 1,000 furniture deliveries per year and about 3,500 food deliveries. They give out a great food order worth about $117, including the normal staples, fresh milk, juice, eggs, meats, and fresh vegetables. It probably covers at least a week's supply. The main component of the ministry is the delivery. They are going to people who have no way of getting the furniture or food. They serve many elderly, veterans, single moms without a car. They started in 1988 and incorporated in 1990. In that year they started a Christmas program because they were hearing from people who needed assistance at Christmas and for one reason or another couldn't meet the requirements of similar programs elsewhere. The first year they provided gifts and food for 14 families in Brockton. Every year that has grown in both the people served and the people who volunteer. Last year, they provided all-new gifts and food to 2,774 families in 74 towns. And every gift and package was delivered to each home by their volunteers. Under the operating policies, it is integral and important to them  that whatever service they provide, it is done in such a way that the recipient understands that what they are receiving is not coming from My Brother's Keeper, but from Jesus Christ. With the furniture, they provide the crucifix with the message: "This is the man who sent it." In every food box, there is a picture of Jesus Christ, which is deliberately shaded so he could be white, black, Hispanic or Asian, and the message says, "I hear your prayers. I have not forgotten you." At Christmas, they print 50,000 small tags, each with a child's name and each with picture of the Nativity scene that says, Happy Birthday, Jesus." Every one will understand that what they receive comes from God. Scot asked Terry how they manage Christmas gifts to more than 10,000 children and adults. Terry said the 2,000 volunteers actually "shop" for the gifts within the facility among items that have been donated, and MBK also buys what they need. They also have many parishes that have giving trees and they donate the gifts to them. Volunteers distribute the gifts with their own cards. It is very organized and very spirit-filled. The night after Thanksgiving, at 7pm they have a Mass with more  than 700 people at MBK's facility. Then they set up the facility as Santa's Workshop. She said they start each day in prayer and end it in prayer. At Christmas the closing prayer is around 8pm and they read Noel Henry's "Alleluia to the Lord", they shut off all the lights, and start their prayer while gazing on a Nativity scene.  Jim said the Christmas season is amazing for what it provides to both those they serve and the volunteers. He said parents are looking for meaningful opportunities to show their children how to serve God and hear what he's calling us to do. Grandparents, parents, and children of all ages come together to serve wrapping presents together as family. No one got more excited than the kids. Each volunteer family is given a particular recipient family to shop for, with specific genders and ages. A teenage girl can get gifts for a teenage girl. They feel needed and like that they have a specific contribution to make to someone. The student who Jack talked about said she couldn't believe that growing up in Easton, she didn't know such poverty was right next door to her. She received what parents all want our kids to have: a deep appreciation for how fortunate they are. He said he tells the student volunteers that the only difference between them and the people they're serving is the family they were born into.  Scot read the My Brother's Keeper prayer: >Lord... >When I have food, Help me to remember the hungry. >When I lie in my bed, Help me to remember those who sleep on the floor. >When I have a warm home, Help me to remember the homeless. >When I have work, Help me to remember those without jobs. >When I experience the joy of giving to my children, >Help me to remember the agony of those who must watch their children go without. >By remembering, Help me to destroy my indifference and arouse my compassion. >Make me concerned enough to act in your name, to help those who cry out to you for that which I so often take for granted. Jack said it is a magnificent summation of the mission of My Brother's Keeper. He said people may not realize the actual joy of the person who gets involved with the mission by giving their time, talent, or treasure. God loves a cheerful giver and  there's no limit to the blessings God will give to a cheerful giver. Scot said we can never outdo God's generosity in return.  **4th segment:** It's time to announce the winner of the weekly **WQOM Benefactor Raffle**. Our prize this week is a series of 5 CD's from the Mary Foundation: * Seven Secrets of the Eucharist by Vinny Flynn; * The Mass Explained by Fr. Larry Richards; * Marriage and the Eucharist by Christopher West; * The Eucharist Explained by Richard May; and * The Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet on CD   and two boxes of Chocolate Butter Nut Munch – one milk chocolate and one dark chocolate -- made by the Nuns of Mount Saint Mary's Abbey in Wrentham, MA. This week's winner is **Kristin & Doug Seed from Salem, NH.** Congratulations Kristin and Doug! If you would like to be eligible to win in an upcoming week, please visit [WQOM.org](http://www.WQOM.org). For a one-time $30 donation, you'll receive the Station of the Cross benefactor card and key tag, making you eligible for WQOM's weekly raffle of books, DVDs, CDs and religious items. We'll be announcing the winner each Wednesday during “The Good Catholic Life” program. **5th segment:** Scot asked Jim the best way for people to get involved. Jim said individuals, schools, parishes, organizations, and companies can find out more by coming down to the facility and see. Contact them at 508-238-5712 and let them know you're interested about learning more and arrange to come down as an individual or group for a tour of the facility or discuss the various volunteer opportunities. If you're not able to come down, visit the website and see the many ways to be involved, even if you can't be present physically. Most importantly, pray for them for God's guidance first and foremost and for God to continue to bless them. Serving people goes beyond obligation or responsibility. It is a privilege. Since the Book of Samuel, God has asked "Who can I send?" and when he gives the answer, he sees you. Terry said there families that have been recipients of assistance who now give back either through donations or working on the various deliveries. Jack has been a financial assist to My Brother's Keeper. He said it's an all-volunteer organization and much of the facility is built with contributions from volunteers. Everything they do advances Christ's work on earth. When you get involved, you are moved.